Michael Box is a filmmaker, writer, musician, juggling indie film production with a full-time job and family life. In this conversation, we dig into how he and his creative partner Patrick launched Echo Eterna Productions to create "Speakeasy”, a dystopian film about punk musicians in a world where self-expression is regulated.

We talk about time management, writing scripts in parking lots, working with ADHD as a superpower, the emotional vulnerability of putting creative work out there, and more.

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More from Michael Box & SpeakEasy:

• SpeakEasyTheMovie.com
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Other Resources Mentioned:

• Craig Maizen’s Scriptnotes podcast 
• Masterclass.com

Chapters:

(00:48) Wearing multiple hats

(01:00) Time management

(03:02) Managing ADHD and Staying Motivated

(05:47) The Importance of Creative Outlets

(06:07) From Music to Filmmaking

(10:04) Launching Echo Eterna Productions

(17:21) Networking and Collaboration

(21:12) Crowdfunding and Production Challenges

(28:42) Advice for Aspiring Filmmakers

(30:06) The Challenges of Shooting on Film

(31:20) The Importance of Collaboration

(32:06) Overcoming Creative Obstacles

(33:40) Balancing Creativity and Mental Health

(38:13) Managing ADHD in Creative Work

(45:51) The Influence of Punk Music

(53:18) Supporting SpeakEasy